content

Definition

  • noun: the things that are in something
  • verb: to appease the desires of
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: satisfied, contented, capacity

Examples

  • He'd finished his dinner and now there was a look of perfect 'content' [=(more commonly) 'contentment'] on his face.

  • The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to 'content ourselves with' a relaxing day at home.

  • The children aren't allowed to watch movies with violent 'content'. [=movies in which violent things happen]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Keep it steady. I's a web. Go, Spidey, go! We got trouble! Get me down! I am more than content with what Mr. Moncrieff said. His voice alone inspires one with absolute credulity. Then you think we should forgive them? (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2
  • (..) I felt he betrayed my mother's memory. He gave her up? For the love of a -year-old boy who would never forgive him. Who says I'm content? I have my plans for the future. A grander scheme than this? No, a simpler one. A home...family... ...Iove. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • (..) something special about the way we perceive the world, and yet we live in loops as tight and as closed as the hosts do, seldom questioning our choices, content, for the most part, to be told what to do next. No, my friend, you're not missing anything at all. I don't want you to be troubled by this. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8